The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De
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“Washington, September 10.—Hon. J. D. Sayers, Governor of Texas, Austin,
Texas: The reports of the great calamity which has befallen Galveston
and other points on the coast of Texas excite my profound sympathy for
the sufferers, as they will stir the hearts of the whole country.
Whatever help it is possible to give shall be gladly extended. Have
directed the Secretary of War to supply rations and tents upon your
request.
“WILLIAM MCKINLEY.”
A copy of this telegram was sent to the Mayor of Galveston as well as to
Governor Sayers.
“Austin, Texas, September 10.—The President, Washington: Very many
thanks for your telegram. Your action will be greatly appreciated and
gratefully remembered by the people of Texas. I have this day requested
the Secretary of War to forward rations and tents to Galveston.
“JOSEPH D. SAYERS,
“Governor of Texas.”
CLARA BARTON READY FOR RELIEF WORK.
Miss Clara Barton issued the following appeal in behalf of the Texas
sufferers:
“The American National Red Cross, at Washington, D. C., is appealed to
on all sides for help and for the privilege to help in the terrible
disaster which has befallen Southern and Central Texas. It remembers the
floods of the Ohio and Mississippi, of Johnstown, and of Port Royal,
with their thousands of dead and months of suffering and needed relief,
and turns confidently to the people of the United States, whose sympathy
has never failed to help provide the relief that is asked of it now.
Nineteen years of experience on nearly as many fields renders the
obligations of the Red Cross all the greater. The people have long
learned its work, and it must again open its accustomed avenues for
their charities. It does not beseech them to give, for their sympathies
are as deep and their humanity as great as its own, but it pledges to
them faithful old-time Red Cross relief work among the stricken victims
of these terrible fields of suffering and death.
“He gives twice who gives quickly.
“Contributions may be wired or sent by mail to our Treasurer, William J.
Flather, Assistant Cashier Riggs National Bank, Washington, D. C.; also
to the local Red Cross committees of the Red Cross India Famine Fund, at
156 Fifth avenue, New York City, and the Louisiana Red Cross of New
Orleans, both of whom will report all donations for immediate
acknowledgment by us.
“CLARA BARTON,
“President National American Red Cross.”
Miss Barton telegraphed Governor Sayers, at Austin, Tex., as follows:
“Do you need the Red Cross in Texas? We are ready.”
THE DESTRUCTION INLAND.